REVISED June 28, 2017: Although Senate Republicans had initially promised a vote on its “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017,” now it appears that will not be the case prior to the July 4 recess. With the release of the Congressional Budget Office report on the act, it did not appear there would be enough support to pass the legislation. While the bill is not dead, it appears that Senate Republican leaders want more time for discussion.

The Medical Association continues to review the legislation as proposed, remains in contact with Alabama’s Congressional Delegation, and is closely monitoring the legislation as it moves forward.

June 23, 2017: On Thursday, Senate Republicans released a draft of its version of their legislation intended to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The 142-page “discussion draft,” called the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017,” resembles the version passed by the House in May by repealing the ACA’s individual mandate and several taxes on the industry. However, the proposed legislation has several differences as well.